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Smell of gasoline from inside the cabin of my Nissan N15 Pulsar 1998

Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked by Calvin Tate on August 8, 2020

My Nissan Pulsar (N15) 1998 has been smelling a bit like gasoline from within the cabin, which I think (bad memory) only occurs during my morning commute to work. It is cold but not that cold (10 – 15 Degrees Celsius) and I do currently have oil leaking out of the distributor, not sure if related though.

The car is low kilometerage (120,000Kms), and I am unaware of any other issues the car may have.

The engine is the GA16DE with fuel injection.

Just wanted some help potentially diagnosing this issue. I had a look for similar questions but no luck.

Any advice is appriciated.

3 Answers

You may have an actual fuel leak and this being an older car, that is certainly a consideration. Check the fuel tank, the fuel lines from the tank to the engine, the fuel filter, and the fuel connections on the engine for rust and/or leaks.

The most common cause, however, is a problem with the "EVAP" system. This could be due to a failed gas cap or a saturated charcoal canister. Either check those yourself or have them checked at a shop.

No, an oil leak will not smell like gasoline.

Answered by jwh20 on August 8, 2020

If it's smelling a bit like gasoline it could also be exhaust gases entering the cabin through possibly a leak in the exhaust from rust/corrosion and then through a small leak in the cabin. The reason this may only occur in the morning is because when the engine is cold more fuel is injected than usual which will help the engine heat up quicker and often cars can be more smelly in the morning for this reason.

If it is the case that you have an actual fuel leak, a problem with the evap system as stated in the previous answer or exhaust gases entering the cabin either way they are creating an unsafe and hazardous environment for you to be driving your car in and you should get it inspected professionally asap.

And yes just like the first answer stated oil smell is very distinguishable from petrol but if you have a few smells mixed together it may cause some confusion and all the more reason it will need to have a professional inspection.

Answered by TMax on August 8, 2020

Look for the easy answer. I had that problem with an '85 Nissan 300ZX . I just looked under the hood with the engine running and found a wet, not-tight connector in the fuel injector lines . Fix only required that I buy an extra long phillips screwdriver and use it.

Answered by blacksmith37 on August 8, 2020

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